Bill > HB116

This bill amends Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 158.195 to allow public schools to read or post the Ten Commandments in school buildings, classrooms, or events, expanding on an existing law that already permits schools to display and read various historical documents and patriotic texts. Currently, the law requires schools to display the national motto "In God We Trust" and allows teachers and administrators to read or post documents like the national anthem, pledge of allegiance, Declaration of Independence, and writings of founding fathers. The new provision specifically adds the Ten Commandments to this list of permissible texts, with the law emphasizing that there should be no content-based censorship of American history or heritage due to religious references. The bill appears to be part of a broader effort to acknowledge religious and historical texts in public school settings, giving local school boards discretion in how they choose to implement this provision. By including the Ten Commandments, the bill potentially increases the scope of historical and philosophical materials that can be displayed or discussed in Kentucky public schools.

Education

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb116.html